The High Flyer vs The Royal Standard
Both are in Ely, 320 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
HotelSt James Park
The High Flyer
- Guest rating
- 8.3 Very good
- Location score
- 6.6
- Score by category
- 3 of 6
Inn★★★St James Park
The Royal Standard
- Guest rating
- 9.1 Excellent
- Location score
- 7.3
- Score by category
- 3 of 6
The short answer
Too close to call
Each hotel leads in 3 categories. Your priorities decide. 320 m apart.
Choose The Royal Standard if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
Why is The High Flyer better than The Royal Standard?
- 1Has a swimming pool
- 2320 m closer to the area centre−320 m
- 34 more listed amenities (11 vs 7)+4
- 4Has a gym
- 5Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00)−1h
Why is The Royal Standard better than The High Flyer?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.1 vs 8.3)+0.8
- 2320 m closer to public transport−320 m
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| The High Flyer vs The Royal Standard: which hotel is better? | The High Flyer | The Royal Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.3 | 9.1 +0.8 |
| Location | 6.6 | 7.3 +0.7 |
| Facilities | 5.0 +2.5 | 2.5 |
| Families | 1.0 +1.0 | 0.0 |
| Spa & wellness | 3.0 +3.0 | 0.0 |
| Public transport | 4.8 | 6.5 +1.7 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.6 | 9.0 +0.4 |
| Guest rating | 8.3 | 9.1 +0.8 |
| Number of reviews | 34 | 38 +4 |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 6.6 | 7.3 +0.7 |
| Distance to St James Park centre | 1.1 km −320 m | 1.4 km |
| To public transport | 1.1 km | 790 m −320 m |
| To the airport | 57 km | 57 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 72 | 81 +9 |
| Sights within 1 km | 5 | 6 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | – | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 6 | 5 |
| Listed amenities | 11 +4 | 7 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 −1h | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | – |
| Couples | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
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Location
320 m apart
The High Flyer or The Royal Standard: common questions
Which is better, The High Flyer or The Royal Standard?
They are evenly matched. The High Flyer is stronger in facilities, families, spa & wellness; The Royal Standard is stronger in guest rating, location, public transport.
Which is cheaper, The High Flyer or The Royal Standard?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
The High Flyer is closer: 1.1 km from the centre, against 1.4 km for The Royal Standard.
How far apart are The High Flyer and The Royal Standard?
The two hotels are 320 m apart in a straight line.
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Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. How we score